This is your go-to guide to build smarter, grow stronger, and scale sustainably from the very start. We’ve designed this toolkit to make sustainability practical, founder-friendly, and focused on what matters most at each stage of your journey.
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Orientation and key concepts first.
Quick guide: ESG, impact, sustainability differences
Sustainability’s value for startups
Guidance for founders creating products that directly tackle global challenges, and other useful resources.
Frameworks, tools & fundraising
Risk and opportunity assessment
Take a sustainability health check
Education
Standards for growth stage
The Toolkit content reflects Antler’s evolving approach to sustainability in early-stage VC. It is reviewed annually and updated as needed. If you find this content useful and wish to share it, please credit Antler by linking to the original source and mentioning our name or handle in any accompanying text or captions. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Last updated: April 2025.
Material sustainability levers to build stronger foundations and support company growth over time.
Founder supply chain checklist
